The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-02
GOOD INVESTMENTS.
"HE THAT GIvETH TO THE POOR
LENDETH TO THE LORD"
Mass Meeting Of Jewish Citizens at tho
Synagogue Beth Ahaba Last Nighttime
Addresses and Liberal Donations-Nsariy
a2,OeO Realized for the Benefit OF the
New Orphan Asylum.

for the purpose TO receiving contributions
TO the orphan asylum TO be erected at At
lanta, under the auspices of District No.
5, /. D. B. b.
At $50 o'clock Hon. William Loven-
stein called the asscmblage TO order, and
in short address stated the object OF the
meeting. After announcing the officers
OF the meeting Ia list OF whom was pub
lished In the TINES of yesterday Mr..
Lovenstein introduced the chairman, Fred
s. Myers.
In assuming the chair, Mr. Myers made
a few well-timed remarks, ana then pre-
sented the first speaker, the
HON SIMON WOLFF, OF WARRINGTON.
Mr.. Wolff, in opening his address, ex-
pressed his regret at the small attendance
present, and stated that he had made it
an inviolable principle 10 never neglect
a speech on account Of the small au-
dience He fully explained the object OF
the proposed asylum, showing that it was
for the benefit of Jewish orphans,
whether or no their fathers had been
members OF the order under whose
auspices the institution is to be founded.
Mr.. Wolff also showed how by volun-
/ tary contributions and taxation of mem
bers of the order the fund now in hand
had been sweled to $50, 900. He stated
that it was not expected for every
one 10 contribute largely, but only to
donate what amount he felt able to give.
After the Asylum was built there need be
no fear but what it would be literally
supported Mr. Wolff cited the Cleve-
l 10 nj Ao, Inn NIL S
of what could be done if an earnest eff
fort was made in that direction.
In conclusion the speaker made an eio-
quent appeal to the sympathies of those
present and said he asked only that
which be himself was willing to do.
AT the conclusion Of his able speech
Mr.. Wolff was literally applauded
The chairman then introduced
Mr.. ADoLPH BRANDT, OF ATLANTA.
This gentleman is a leading member Of
the Georgia Legislature, has a splendid
appearance and fine delivery Before
opening his address he stated that he
wished it understood that no committee
was represented in this movement, but
the community at large, both Jewish and
Christian.
Mr.. Brandt said that while it was true
the city Of Atlanta had contributed 500
600, only $4,000 of that amount had
been contributed by the lsraelites. The
remaining $4,000 had been given by
Christian friends. Seven citizens of his
city who, financially speaking, could be
bought and sold by other members of the
order in this district, had headed the list
with 81 600 each Money is not the only
thing wanted Encouragement, in its
way, did as much for the cause.
The choice had fallen upon Atlanta,
not as matter Of favoritism, but for the
simple fact that the grand lodge had de-
termined to locate the asylum in that city
which collected the most money. What
had been done had been accomplished
by hard work, and with offense to none,
Atlanta was certainly entitled to the
asylum. The Jews have a worldwide
reputation for caring for their poor,
and he begged that they would net at
this late day forfeit it.
In closing Mr.. Brandt stated the object
Of the meeting was not to indulge in
sentiment only, but for the purpose of
collecting money. The collection list
was open, and contributions would be
accepted. He explained the manner of
collecting the same, stating that each as
sessment would not exceed twenty-five
per cent. of the amount donated, not to
be collected oftener than once in three
months.
AS the third speaker of the evening the
chairman introduced
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Mr.. Macks said that he came from a
city which had not been a competitor for
the asylum. He appeared as "a disinter-
ested party for the good of the proposed
institution, and begged his Richmond
brethren to do the same.
While it is very true that our orphans
are at present cared for, at any time they
were liable to be informed that they
could be no longer accommodated for
lack of room.
Mr. Mack's address, though short was
to the point, and seemed to make a
marked impression upon the audience
In conclusion the chairman presented
the
REV. DIR. HARRIS,
who showed in what true charity con-
sisted and how it should be practised. DR.. !
Harris quoted from Scripture and ancient
rabbinical writing to show that charity |
was not only duty, but precious privi |
lege. The command is plain. Give much |
or little, as your means justify, and the
mandate is fulfilled
He made an earnest appeal TO his |
hearers that Richmond would not allow !
itself to lag behind in this good cause !
Mr. Lovenstein hen announced that he !
was ready to receive contributions, and |
asked those parties wishing to subscribe |
to come forward and sign.
LIBERAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Mr.. Lovenstein stated that he was au-
thoIized to subscribe $3.50 for Mr. Sol. |
Haas, and $500 for the Ladies Hebrew
Benevolent Society. The following are
the other contributions:
j. May, $25; Thalhimer Bros. and
family, 800; f. 5. Myers, $3.50; |. Held, |
s25; Charles We'll, $50; A. L. Straus,
$40; S. s. Whitlock, $50; S. j. Bins